The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) was recently awarded with the national Innovation in Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for their innovative project, "Making an ‘ImPaCT (Improving Patient Care for Tomorrow)’: A longitudinal, required innovation curriculum to address practice-based problems.” The program is led by Kate Newman, PharmD, Director of Experiential Education and a clinical associate professor wit...
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SIUE Pharmacy Faculty and Staff Receive National Recognition in Teaching Innovation
26 July 2024, 2:45 PM
SIUE School of Pharmacy Adds Yard Cleanup and Beautification for Seniors to Community Care
6 June 2024, 1:41 PM
On the mornings of April 13 and April 20, a large group of students, staff, alumni, faculty, retired faculty and future Cougars from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) pitched in to clean and beautify the yards of 12 area senior citizens. The work ranged from small projects to large. After each shift, all homeowners were left with beautiful yards that they could safely enjoy.
The project was the idea of Chris Lynch, professor and director of clinical pr...
SIUE School of Pharmacy Awards more than $30,000 in Student Scholarships
7 May 2024, 4:30 PM
In its ongoing mission to “prepare pharmacy professionals, scholars and leaders to improve the health and well-being of the region and beyond,” the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships this academic year, according to SOP Director of Development Nick Niemerg.
The SOP gave 34 merit and need-based scholarships/awards and three faculty awards totaling more than $31,000. Also, two inaugural awards were made po...
SIUE School of Pharmacy Attains Highest Residency Match Rate in Illinois
26 April 2024, 2:30 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) has reached a new milestone by matching 93% of graduates into residency programs during the formal match process. SIUE’s 2024 cohort has attained the number one match rate in the state of Illinois and 21st in the nation with this ranking. Two students received residency offers outside the match, skyrocketing the overall residency placement at 97%.
Jess Kerr, PharmD, associate dean of student affairs in the SOP, share...
Governor Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking at SIUE
7 September 2023, 12:15 PM
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, welcomed Governor JB Pritzker to SIUE’s campus for the momentous groundbreaking ceremony of SIUE’s new health science complex, the future home of SIUE’s School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing.
“With today’s groundbreaking at SIUE, we usher in a new era for Southern Illinois and its world class University – with greater access to quality education and first-rate healthcare,” said...
SIUE Raises More Than $1.23 Million During One Day, One SIUE Event
21 April 2023, 12:00 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lit up red with Cougar pride Thursday, April 20 in celebration of its second annual One Day, One SIUE Day of Giving. Raising more than $1.23 million exceeding the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars, SIUE set a new standard for alumni engagement and community partnership as the University defines its future.
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“On behalf of the entire University, I want to thank you for your generosity and continued partnership,” said SIUE Chancel...
One Day, One SIUE – SIUE's Day of Giving
10 April 2023, 2:15 PM
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting its second annual One Day, One SIUE 24-hour day of giving on Thursday, April 20. The event will bring together the entire SIUE community–students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends and community partners–to raise money for top priorities across the University.
Beginning at midnight on April 20 and continuing all day, the community is encouraged to make a gift at siue.edu/oneday in support of the day’s $1,000,000 goa...
Dr. James T. Minor Named SIUE’s 10th Chancellor
29 November 2021, 1:30 PM
Southern Illinois University President Dan Mahony, PhD, has named James T. Minor, PhD, as the 10th chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The selection is pending formal SIU Board of Trustees approval, slated for the Thursday, Dec. 2 meeting. Minor will assume his duties on March 1, 2022.
“Dr. Minor is a straightforward and innovative leader who has the vision to maintain a positive trajectory for the entire SIUE community, while at the same time embracing the strengths ...